Job Summary

Our Environmental Engineers aid in the design and implementation of wastewater systems and strategies as part of a broad engineering and architectural team as we design and build food and beverage processing facilities. Other capabilities that Dennis Group’s environmental engineering perform are Air Emission Control, Water Reuse Systems, and Environmental Permitting, all surrounding food industry projects. Furthermore, our environmental engineers are responsible for developing and executing comprehensive permitting and compliance plans for our projects. They also aid Dennis Group with interpreting and implementing state and federal regulations. Our environmental engineers are a key part of providing environmental solutions and expertise throughout the design and construction of our projects. Typical responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

Responsibilities

• Water & mass balances

• PFDs, PIDs, equipment layouts, piping and sewer design, equipment lists

• Equipment specification, RFQ development, and procurement.

• Develop, execute on, a comprehensive permitting and compliance plans for projects

• Construction over site and system startup

• Estimating

• Permit acquisition

• Industrial-user wastewater discharge permits

• Air permits

• SPCC permits

• Assist in hazard analysis of plant locations and develop of actions plans for environmental performances.

• Monitor site environmental resources

• Knowledge of HVAC, refrigeration, boilers, air compressor

• Responsible for identifying applicable environmental regulations and risks while interacting with operations, different engineering disciplines, legal, and other internal and external entities

• Interpret and implement state and federal regulation as well as complains programs

• Prepare environmental complains plans

• Serve as a liaison with community and local and state agencies

• Communicate and collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure all are aware for compliance requirements

• Support onsite construction and commissioning efforts by working with field personnel and train client personnel on permit and regulatory requirements

• Create and maintain monitoring, reporting, and auditing programs

• Researching environmental engineering materials and best practices

• Supporting talent growth within our organization

Required Education Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Civil, or Chemical engineering
• 4-7 years of experience in Industrial wastewater system design, including sewer and pump station design
• 4-7 years of experience in wastewater characterization and data analysis
• 4-7 years of experience in environmental permit acquisition (wastewater, air, SPCC)
• Experience with sanitary environments, the food industry or industrial design is a plus
• Past work experience in an industrial manufacturing setting is strongly preferred
• Strong technical writing skills
• Requisite proficiency with MS Office Suite, AutoCAD
• Successful candidates will be professional, self-motivated, energetic and enthusiastic with excellent communication and inter-personal skills.
• Travel requirement – willing and ability to travel to project sites as needed – approximately 25% out of the year.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift-up to 15 pounds at times.

Travel Requirement

• Up to 25% travel required to visit project site and other offices.

About Us

We plan, design, engineer, and build food plants for major brands across the country and the world. For the past three decades, we’ve focused exclusively on the food and beverage industry, helping your favorite brands put your favorite foods in the grocery store. Simply put, food isn’t one thing we do, it’s all we do.

Dennis Group offers competitive compensation packages commensurate with experience. We provide comprehensive employee benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off including an open vacation policy, as well as bonus, profit-sharing, and retirement plans.

Dennis Group is proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.